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LJ05 WRW

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,393 mi
Last recorded17,393 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WRW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 17,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 17,368 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 17,249 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 17,249 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 17,240 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150-80-16 71h Dunlop D401 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 150/80/16 71H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,750 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 16,740 miles

Registration plate incorrect letters and plate are too small (0.1 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre valve securing nut was loose

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 12,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,716 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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LJ05 WRW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 WRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ05 WRW registered?

LJ05 WRW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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